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1of180Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates his run for a first down during the second quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer

2of180Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) and defensive back Justin Reid (20) walk off the field following the Texans win at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

3of180Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) runs off the field following the Texans win at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

6of180Cecil Shorts and Vonta Leach III participate in a mid-game hamburger race during the second quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

7of180Houston Texans Romeo Crennel on the sidelines during the third quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

13of180Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) grabs his knee after a play in the endzone during the fourth quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

15of180Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) is attended to after an injury during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

17of180Houston Texans tight end Jordan Thomas (83) tries to get the fans cheering in the final minute during the fourth quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

20of180Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) is tackled by the Dolphins defense during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

21of180Houston Texans tight end Jordan Thomas (83) fires up the fans in the final minute during the fourth quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

22of180Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks to pass during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

23of180Houston Texans defensive back Natrell Jamerson (31) celebrates after a play during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

24of180Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) gives a ball he threw a two yard touchdown pass with to a fan during the fourth quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

25of180Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake (32) is tackled by Houston Texans linebacker Brennan Scarlett (57) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

27of180Miami Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler (8) makes a call from the line of scrimmage during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

38of180Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) grabs his knee after a play in the endzone during the fourth quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

39of180Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) can't pull down a pass on a play where he injured his leg during the fourth quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

41of180Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jakeem Grant (19) makes a reception that would subsequently be knocked out of his hands and caught by a teammate during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

42of180Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jakeem Grant (19) loses a pass after being hit by Houston Texans defensive back Justin Reid (20) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

43of180Houston Texans defensive tackle Brandon Dunn (92) and nose tackle D.J. Reader (98) celebrate a play during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

45of180Houston Texans defensive tackle Brandon Dunn (92) tries to pull down Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore (21) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

46of180Houston Texans linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) stops Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore (21) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

53of180Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) is hugged by center Greg Mancz (65) after catching a 73 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

54of180Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) celebrates with quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) after Fuller caught a 73 yard touchdown pass from Watson during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

57of180Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) celebrates with Houston Texans tight end Jordan Thomas (83) after catching a 73 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

58of180Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) crosses into the endzone after a 73 yard touchdown pass from Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

60of180Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates after a play during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

61of180Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) crosses into the endzone after a 73 yard touchdown pass from Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

62of180Miami Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler (8) looks to pass during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

64of180Miami Dolphins wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) throws a 28 yard touchdown pass during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

65of180Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates after a play during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

66of180Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) pulls down a pass which would later be overturned after offsetting pass interference penalties during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

67of180Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) and linebacker Josh Keyes tackle Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore (21) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

68of180A Texans fan cheers during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

69of180Houston Texans free safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) watches as Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (86) goes end over end during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

70of180Houston Texans linebacker Brennan Scarlett (57) reacts as a Texans touchdown is overturned because of a penalty during the third quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

71of180Houston Texans defensive back Justin Reid (20) runs back an interception of Miami Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler (8) during the second quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

72of180Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) pulls down a 34 yard pass over Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (25) that eventually resulted in no play after two penalties offset each other during the third quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

73of180Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) pulls down a 34 yard pass over Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (25) that eventually resulted in no play after two penalties offset each other during the third quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

74of180Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks to pass during the third quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

75of180Houston Texans linebacker Brennan Scarlett (57) reacts as a Texans touchdown is overturned because of a penalty during the third quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

76of180Houston Texans tight end Jordan Thomas (83) celebrates his touchdown that gives the Texans a 20-10 lead during the third quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

77of180Houston Texans tight end Jordan Thomas (83) celebrates his touchdown that gives the Texans a 20-10 lead during the third quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

78of180Houston Texans defensive back Natrell Jamerson (31) reacts after not coming up with an interception during the second quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

79of180Miami Dolphins wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) reacts after the Texans score a defensive touchdown that was called back during the second quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

83of180Houston Texans linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) brakes up a pass intended for Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (86) during the second quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

84of180Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks down field during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

85of180Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) evades Miami Dolphins strong safety T.J. McDonald (22) during a long run during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

86of180Houston Texans offensive guard Senio Kelemete (64) walks off of the field after an injury during the second quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

87of180Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien watches from the sideline during the second quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

88of180Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) breaks down field on a long run during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

89of180Miami Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler (8) looks to pass during the second quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

90of180Houston Texans linebacker Josh Keyes hits Miami Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler (8) for what was initially ruled a fumble but overturned and called an incomplete pass during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

91of180Houston Texans tight end Jordan Thomas (83) celebrates his touchdown reception with offensive tackle Julie'n Davenport (70) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

92of180Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) watches from the sidelines during the second quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

93of180Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) runs through the Dolphins defense during the first quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

94of180Houston Texans defensive back Natrell Jamerson (31) celebrates a fumble returned for a touchdown that was overturned during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

95of180Houston Texans strong safety Kareem Jackson (25) reacts during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

96of180Houston Texans defensive back Natrell Jamerson (31), defensive end J.J. Watt and strong safety Kareem Jackson (25) celebrate a fumble returned for a touchdown that was overturned during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

97of180Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) is pushed out of bounds after a reception during the first quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

98of180Houston Texans strong safety Kareem Jackson (25) hits Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (86) after a reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

99of180Houston Texans linebacker Josh Keyes hits Miami Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler (8) for what was initially ruled a fumble but overturned and called an incomplete pass during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

100of180Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) runs downfield after a reception during the first quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

101of180Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake (32) jumps into the endzone for a touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

103of180Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake (32) is overturned during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

104of180Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) runs after a reception during the second quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

106of180Miami Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler (8) throws during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

107of180Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) reacts after throwing an incomplete pass during the second quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

108of180Houston Texans free safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) encourages Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) as Joseph is helped off of the field during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

109of180Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks to pass during the second quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

110of180Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates his run for a first down during the second quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

111of180Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates his run for a first down during the second quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

112of180Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) reacts after being injured during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

113of180Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates his run for a first down during the second quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

114of180Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) reacts after being injured during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

115of180Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks to pass during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

116of180Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) reacts after being injured during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

117of180Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates his run for a first down during the second quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

118of180Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) reacts during the second quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

119of180Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) tackles Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore (21) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

120of180Houston Texans running back Tyler Ervin (21) makes a reception during the second quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

121of180A young Texans fan cheers during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

122of180Texans fans celebrate with Houston Texans tight end Jordan Thomas (83) after Thomas pulled in a touchdown pass from Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) to give the Texans the lead during the second quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

123of180Texans fans celebrate with Houston Texans tight end Jordan Thomas (83) after Thomas pulled in a touchdown pass from Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) to give the Texans the lead during the second quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

124of180Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs for a first down during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

125of180Texans fans celebrate with Houston Texans tight end Jordan Thomas (83) after Thomas pulled in a touchdown pass from Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) to give the Texans the lead during the second quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

126of180Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs for a first down during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

127of180Texans fans celebrate with Houston Texans tight end Jordan Thomas (83) after Thomas pulled in a touchdown pass from Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) to give the Texans the lead during the second quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

128of180Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs for a first down during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

129of180Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (86) flips over during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

130of180Houston Texans tight end Jordan Thomas (83) pulls in a touchdown pass from Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) to give the Texans the lead during the second quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

131of180Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) runs downfield during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

132of180Houston Texans defensive back Justin Reid (20) is tackled after running back an interception during the second quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

133of180Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler (8) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

134of180Houston Texans defensive tackle Brandon Dunn warms up before before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

135of180Miami Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler (8) reacts after a play during the first quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

136of180Texans fans embrace Houston Texans tight end Jordan Thomas (83) after Thomas' touchdown reception to give the Texans a lead during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

137of180Houston Texans defensive back Justin Reid (20) runs back an interception during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

138of180Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates the Texans first quarter touchdown during an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

139of180Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) is brought down short of the endzone during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

140of180Houston Texans tight end Jordan Thomas (83) falls into the endzone with a reception to give the Texans a lead during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

141of180Houston Texans defensive back Justin Reid (20) runs back an interception during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

142of180Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) passes during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

145of180Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) is brought down by Miami Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso (47) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

146of180Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake (32) steps into the endzone during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

148of180Miami Dolphins wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) runs during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

151of180Hall of Famer Robert Brazile is introduced before the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

152of180Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) walks with Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) as Joseph is helped off the field during the first quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

153of180Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) walks with Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) as Joseph is helped off the field during the first quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

154of180Miami Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler (8) drops back during the first quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

156of180Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) is helped off the field during the first quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

157of180Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) is helped off the field during the first quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

163of180Miami Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler (8) watches the play go down field during the first quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

166of180Miami Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler (8) makes a call before a play during the first quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

167of180Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) reacts after blocking a pass from Miami Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler (8) during the first quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

168of180Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson and linebacker Benardrick McKinney stand on the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

169of180Houston Texans free safety Tyrann Mathieu makes a catch while warming up before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

170of180Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt high fives fans before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

171of180Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt throws a football to fans in the stands before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

172of180Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt throws a football to fans in the stands before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

173of180Houston Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus signs autographs before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

174of180Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) enters the field during introductions before an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

175of180Hall of Famer Robert Brazile is introduced before an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

176of180Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) enters the field during introductions before an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

177of180Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) enters the field during introductions before an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

178of180Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller walks off the4 field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

179of180Houston Texans strong safety Kareem Jackson signs autographs before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

180of180Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) enters the field during introductions before an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

Watson heroically lifted up at midfield, hoisted by a proud lineman at the same time that DeAndre Hopkins smoothly sprinted into a waiting end zone.

Five passing touchdowns, including two that totaled 122 thrilling yards and changed the game both times.

Five consecutive victories for Bill O’Brien’s team, turning a horrible 0-3 beginning into a 5-3 record and playoff pace at the season’s halfway point.

The beat-up Miami Dolphins didn’t fall 42-23 to the increasingly banged-up Texans at NRG Stadium on “Thursday Night Football” solely because of Osweiler. But the Texans’ former $72 million man also couldn’t come close to keeping up with Watson’s relentless attack - often brilliant, incredibly efficient - on national prime-time TV.

The final numbers for the QB who replaced Osweiler: 16-of-20 for 239 yards and a sparkling 156 rating.

The Week 8 reality: The Texans will win the AFC South and return to the postseason if they keep playing like this. And with Watson regaining his air-it-out 2017 form, a team some insisted was out of life after Week 3 could be dangerous at home in January.

There was no way these Texans were losing to Osweiler.

Not with O’Brien coaching, scheming and screaming on the other side. Not with Watson calmly running circles around Miami.

Roller-coaster game

Remember DW4 throwing and throwing and throwing last season at New England, against Kansas City and at Seattle? The arm that simply blew you away, the touch that wowed and the inner drive that instantly made you a believer?

We saw that Watson again Thursday night - less than a week after he was forced to ride a bus just to play a game in Jacksonville, Fla.

The Texans followed up their strongest win of the year - 20-7 over the Jaguars - with an even more impressive victory.

But there also was an interception aimed directly at Texans rookie defensive back Justin Reid, a near-pick that bounced out of a defender’s hands and a “throwing” fumble that led to a thrilling Texans touchdown.

That last call was overturned. The only people inside NRG Stadium who drew more boos than Osweiler (21-of-37, 241 yards, 65.3 rating) were the NFL’s Joe West-like refs.

Still, Osweiler set the Texans up with seven points and with Watson going 7-of-10 for 74 yards and a TD, it was 14-10 home team at the break.

It also was typical 2018 Texans, though.

Moments of promise and teases of four-quarter excitement. Watson hitting Will Fuller for 34 yards, with the speedy wide receiver toasting a Dolphins defender in a single move. The Texans playing off their Lamar Miller-driven run game, as Watson connected with rookie tight end Jordan Thomas for a 13-yard TD.

But also conservatism at the wrong time, five early penalties for 37 yards and a mounting list of injuries that depleted an already thin secondary and offensive line.

Again, the promise: Miller burning 58 yards down the right sideline against his former team, just as the third quarter was beginning.

More back-and-forth frustration: The drive stalling at Miami’s 2-yard line, setting up fourth-and-2.

In top form

Watson allowed O’Brien’s offense to break through.

The 23-year-old QB ran and ran, keeping an extended play alive. Finally, Thomas appeared for the second time.

Osweiler had gifted the Texans an early score and almost hand-delivered another. Watson had turned his team’s third red-zone opportunity into TD No. 3, pushing his team to a 21-10 third-quarter lead.

A smooth, 21-yard punt return by Jakeem Grant allowed Miami to take over at its 49. A perfectly timed and executed trick play - Osweiler to Danny Amendola to Kenyan Drake - allowed the Dolphins to pull within 21-17 with 4:55 left in the third quarter.

Brian T. Smith is a sports columnist for the Houston Chronicle. He has won multiple Associated Press Sports Editors awards and been honored by numerous journalism organizations. Smith was a Houston Texans beat writer for the Chronicle from 2013-15 and an Astros beat writer from 2012-13. The New Orleans-area native previously covered the NBA's Utah Jazz (The Salt Lake Tribune) and Portland Trail Blazers (The Columbian), among other beats. He is the author of the book Liftoff, which documented the Astros' rebuild and 2017 World Series championship.